Meaning of the word gently in English

What does gently mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gently

US /ˈdʒent.li/

UK /ˈdʒent.li/

with a mild, kind, or tender manner

Example:

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He gently stroked the cat's fur.

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Please close the door gently.

Synonym:

softly tenderly mildly delicately

Antonym:

harshly roughly violently

in a gradual or moderate way

Example:

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The path sloped gently down to the river.

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The colors blend gently into each other.

Synonym:

gradually moderately slightly

Antonym:

abruptly sharply suddenly